La Mirada High School

• Suburban League — 4^th Place (Record: 6 - 6)
• Suburban League Runner-up: Andrew Diaz
• CIF-SS Championship Qualifiers
• Suburban League All-League: Andrew Diaz (2-years) & Andrew Bueno
• Individual School & Senior Class Record: Andrew Diaz (15:38)

J.V. Boys:

• Suburban League 5^th Place (Record: 3 - 9)

Varsity Girls: Suburban League Champs in 1986, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 & 2005

Sophomore Girls:

• Warren-Stauffer — 2^nd place team
• Long Beach Invitational — 3^rd Place Team

Rookie of the Year

The "Rookie of the Year" is selected by coaches and athletes. It is awarded to the freshman or new runner whose effort and ability enabled them to excel above and beyond what is routinely expected of a Rookie. This year’s group of new runners is outstanding and includes many athletes who worked hard and are deserving of the award.

The stand outs—and the runners who received votes—are Lillian Mignella, Cedes Vo, Stephanie Felix, Caitlin Winn, Sarah Jeon and Tasha Le Brija on the girls team.

And on the boys team: Mateo Cordova, Dennis Ly, Andrew Garza, Michael Palmer, and Andrew Bueno

Voted on by athletes and coaches, the "Most Improved Runner" award is presented to the 2^nd or 3^rd year runner whose work ethic throughout the season at practices and races resulted in significant improvements in times and multiple PR’s. This year a large number of runners improved their times, received votes and are eligible for the award.

They include for the girls: Andrea Smith, Adele Mata, Erica Campos, Krystal Gomez, and Destinie Martin

And for the boys: Andrew Diaz, Mark Gillaspy, Enrique Nava, and Matthew Campbell

The vote for the boy’s Most improved runner was close . . . the award goes to an athlete who earned a varsity uniform, a spot on the "Top 10 list" and proved to himself that most of his limits are in is mind. This year’s Most Improved Runner award goes to . . .

• Mark Gillaspy

On the girl’s side, the vote was almost unanimous. This year’s winner showed improved effort and an excellent work ethic. Working hard every day, BUT ALWAYS WORKING, this person improved her time by over 10 minutes between the first cluster meet and League Finals. This year’s Most Improved Runner award goes to . . .

• Erica Campos

Selected only by the athletes, the "Most Inspirational Runner" award is given to the athlete who, in addition to a strong commitment to the team, displays and possesses an ability to motivate and inspire their teammates by their attitude and effort. These are the athletes who help to keep the team focused and keep the environment around the team positive and upbeat.

The athletes who received votes are:

Krystal Gomez, Kelly Wilson and Stephanie Felix, Jenna Pasillas, and Destinie Martin on the girls team, and Enrique Nava, Dennis Ly, Mark Gillaspy, Andrew Diaz and Michael Palmer on the boys team.

The winners are . . . .

• Boys: Andrew Diaz
• Girls: Destinie Martin

These special awards are presented by the coaches to the athletes who gave their best effort at all times during the preseason and regular season. These are the athletes who have great attitudes, rarely complain and are known to their coaches for their hard work and perseverance. They are the types of athletes that somehow get overlooked until they surprise everybody by their distinguished performances! Many of these runners were selected as "Runners of the Week" at some point during the season.

Most Valuable Runner

The athlete voted by their teammates to receive the "Most Valuable Runner" Award proved to be the "heart" of the team throughout the long season that stretches from July until November. These athletes were consistently among the top runners and usually recorded the fastest overall times. In voting for this award, the team was asked to consider those runners who attended pre-season practices, those who ran well under pressure, and those who excelled in the "big races."

The athletes whose efforts were acknowledged and who received votes are: Dennis Ly, Enrique Nava, Andrew Diaz and Andrew Bueno. On the girls team Adele Mata, Clarissa Negrete, Karina Gonzalez, Destinie Martin and Stephanie Felix received votes.

This season, the team overwhelmingly voted to give the award to two deserving athletes.

The winners are . . . .

• Boys: Andrew Diaz
• Girls: Stephanie Felix

Everyone on the team is eligible for the coaches award. It is given to the athletes who demonstrate consistency in Attendance, Attitude, Preparation, and Performance. These are the runners who show a willingness to push their limits to the extreme, and a commitment to improving not only themselves, but to improving the entire team.

The athletes who received this years award participated in all fund raisers, attended and completed 99% of all the workouts and practices, and demonstrated a passion and commitment for the sport that far exceeded expectations.

These are the types of athletes that make the La Mirada H.S. cross country team competitive at all levels. We are honored to confer this years awards on . . . .

• Boys: Dennis Ly
• Girls: Andrea Smith